What other travelers are saying about Sumida Aquarium
I visited this aquarium over the weekend with my girlfriend during our trip to Japan. While we truly enjoyed seeing the adorable little penguins and the vibrant goldfish, the overall experience fell short of expectations.
The facility itself is quite compact, and the number of exhibits feels limited, especially when considering the relatively high ticket price. In terms of value, it may not offer as much as other aquariums of similar cost.
That said, there are a few highlights. The beautifully displayed jellyfish create a calming and visually stunning atmosphere. Additionally, the location is extremely convenient—perfect for those already planning a visit to Tokyo Skytree.
A pleasant stop if you’re in the area, but perhaps not a destination worth prioritizing on its own.
Easy to navigate in the dark, plenty of activities for a 6 year old to do. A bit crowded on the weekend - wouldn’t expect otherwise. Super clean. Organized. A nice aquarium, backdrop lighting is on point.
If you are at the Skytree location I would recommend to also visit the Sumida Aquarium too. Was a very nice experience.
I have seen sea-animals which i havent seen in that way.
Especially the jelly fishes where amazing.
The price for a single person to enter was 2500 Yen. I stayed in line 20 - 30 minutes.
I went there in July on a really hot day (35 °C).
It's quite small and expensive compared to other aquariums in Japan and even being an entirely indoor aquarium, it's missing a lot of animals you might expect like rays and tortoises.
However, it's very clean and modern. The exhibits are well-taken care of and there's a lot of seating. The combination of the lighting and ambient music really enhance the jellyfish section, it's quite something. There are many unusual animals you might not see in other aquariums, like the tiny eels.
Not worth going out of your way to see or putting it special on the itinerary, but if you're already in the area it could be fun checking it out.
